Foods For A Healthy Respiratory System

As per Ayurveda, respiratory problems are caused by Vata and Kapha. Small changes to our diet can help us strengthen the respiratory system. The foods that balance Vata and Kapha in the body are:

• Include carrots, avocado, ginger, beets, and pumpkin in your diet to improve lung health.
• Consume beet, tomato, and carrot soup with ginger, cinnamon, and mint.
• Ginger juice and basil juice with honey or boiled with soups are beneficial.
• Consume garlic boiled with milk, with soups, or boiled in water mixed with honey.
• The Indian gooseberry (Amla) has a high content of vitamin C. The gooseberry juice can be consumed with jaggery and mint is effective.
• Drumsticks and their leaves are good and can be cooked in sambhar, dal, or soups.
• Honey is most beneficial for respiratory issues and can be taken in pure form or mixed with tulsi juice, ginger juice, orange juice, amla juice, or amla powder.
• Boiled milk with turmeric powder or pepper powder can be comforting.
• Broccoli contains an active constituent called L-sulforaphane, which tricks the cells into switching on the anti-inflammatory genes that further avoid respiratory conditions.
• Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Eating a handful of them can help fight asthma and other respiratory conditions. .
• Apples have antioxidants that help keep your lungs healthy.
• Figs are believed to drain the phlegm. So have it regularly after soaking in water overnight.
• Avoid foods that create more phlegm. It includes too much dry food, processed food, fried and heavy food.
• Any fermented food should be avoided in the evening and at night. Curd should be avoided at night. .
• Avoid the combination of rice and curd which causes Asthma.
• Avoid cold drinks, ice cream, or anything cold directly from the refrigerator especially in winters.